CVE-2026-20666
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Authorization Bypass in macOS Tahoe Allows Sensitive Data Access
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 26.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an authorization issue in macOS Tahoe that was addressed by improving state management. Due to this issue, an application may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of personal or confidential information.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. To mitigate this issue, you should update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.3 or later.
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